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Updraft® - Minnesota Weather News

Updraft® is your source for Minnesota forecasts and insights from our expert meteorologists Ben Cathey, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber.

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Above-freezing temperatures on tap for the weekend

Above-freezing temperatures on tap for the weekend

Warm temperatures are on the way, accompanied by breezy southwesterly winds. Seasonal highs expected on Saturday, with 40s and 50s returning by Sunday into Monday. An active weather pattern will bring a few brief opportunities for a wintry mix.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Warmer-than-normal temperatures move in for the weekend

Warmer-than-normal temperatures move in for the weekend

We’ll have a bright Friday with warmer temperatures, though still below normal. It will be very mild by Sunday into next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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One more subzero overnight before warming trend begins

One more subzero overnight before warming trend begins

We’ll spend one more night below zero before our merited warmup begins, with a gradual warming trend from the 20s on Friday to the 30s on Saturday, and even reaching the 40s by Sunday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Double-digit highs for Thursday and Friday; big weekend warmup

Double-digit highs for Thursday and Friday; big weekend warmup

The current deep freeze will break by Thursday, with temperatures rising into the double digits. Sunny skies and a warmer weather pattern will bring 30s and 40s back to the forecast for the upcoming weekend.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Clear skies overnight with subzero temperatures continuing

Clear skies overnight with subzero temperatures continuing

We’re nearly out of the deep freeze! Another cold subzero night ahead, with lows dipping into the single digits and teens below zero. As skies clear overnight, Thursday will bring sunshine and a warmer day, with highs climbing back into the double digits above zero!
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Frigid Tuesday night, below-normal temps Wednesday; weekend warmup

Frigid Tuesday night, below-normal temps Wednesday; weekend warmup

We’ve got another frigid night on the way with lows falling into the teens and 20s below zero. Wednesday will remain below normal but temps warm quickly this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Bitterly cold again Tuesday. Warmup coming this weekend

Bitterly cold again Tuesday. Warmup coming this weekend

The frigid temperatures and wind chills persist this week through early Friday before a big warmup takes hold this weekend into next week. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Extreme cold warnings continue Tuesday with possible record lows

Extreme cold warnings continue Tuesday with possible record lows

An extreme cold warning is in effect across Minnesota until 10 a.m. Tuesday. Severe wind chill could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as ten minutes.
by Brandon Weatherz

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